• Gettysburg Optimist Meeting - Respect for Law

    Date: May 07, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Member Doug Miller House

  • Gettysburg Optimist Meeting

    Date: June 04, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM
    Location: Lake Heritage

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. We are seeking men and women of all ages to join us in serving the needs of our community’s youth. Find out how to get involved by contacting us today.

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Members

  • Enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of individuals who get things done and who embrace a similar optimistic mindset.

  • Develop new social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities and have opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

  • Experience satisfaction from making a difference in lives of children as well as the surrounding communities.

  • Receive as much as they give!

Who We Are

We are local men and women who believe that the youth is the future of our city, state, and nation. We wish to give back to the community that gives so much to us!

What We Do

Our volunteer club raises and donates tens of thousands of dollars annually for local youth organizations. We support great programs in local schools, such as the Reading is Fundamental organization and outdoor education. We also support local sports and musical initiatives, including running a two month basketball program for more than 150 youth. For more information about the projects organizations the Optimist Club of Gettysburg is involved with, visit service projects page.

Latest News

President Wayne Hill called the meeting to order at 6:30pm. There were 12 members in attendance at Deatrick Village club house. Doug Miller introduced two guests with the Cashtown Fire Company, President Brent Strasbaugh, and Tom Norman Assistant Fire Chief.

Wayne offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag.

A delicious meal of chicken, potato salad, fresh fruit, pasta salad, garden salad and Klondike bars with fresh baked cookies were served by Doug and Stephanie Miller. Thank you, Doug and Stephanie.

Doug presented the Respect for Law plaque to Brent and Tom from the Cashtown Fire Company.

Brent and Tom gave a short presentation on the fire company activities. All the fire companies in Adams County are volunteer members. Cashtown celebrated 100 years of service to the area. The fire company received about 325 calls last year. Although there is no ambulance service out of the fire house, they do have certified EMTs to help before an ambulance arrives on the scene. They recently purchased a piece of equipment for over 800 thousand and have it paid off within a year. Thanks to Cashtown fire company and all fire companies for keeping the communities safe when in need.

Doug also presented a check for $100.00 to the fire company.

Brent gave the treasurer report.

No Secretary report given. [Secretary Daryl still MIA]

President Wayne installed new member Nancy Lare sponsored by Marci Cropp. Welcome Nancy and thank you Marci.

I failed to report to the BOD and club members that The Chamber was in contact with me about parking for the wine festival. After much conversation with Carrie Stewart, they decided to go another way with parking. She thanked the club for years of past service. So, the bottom line is no festival parking fund raiser. Need to think about new ways to support the youth programs.

Wayne will keep us posted on the bingo at Granite Hill.

Upcoming events: May 15, Optimist golf tournament at The Links

All hands-on deck by 11:30 at The Links

June 4, Optimist meeting at Lake Heritage Rain or shine [Deatrick Village not available June].

Stay tuned more coming.
Optimistically submitted Dan.

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The Gettysburg Optimist Club is a 501c3 organization with all donations going directly to youth organizations in the local Gettysburg Community. The Gettysburg, PA Chapter was chartered in 1958 as an affiliate of Optimist International. Since this time, the Club has been in continuous service to the Gettysburg community and its youth. Donate today to make a direct impact on Bringing out the Best in Kids.

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